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Lumley Castle Hotel

Durham, Durham

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Nice location! Near public transportOnly 2.8 km to Chester-le-Street Station

Suitable for your business tripStay productive with business facilities.

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4.7/5

FantasticFrom 101 reviews

5.0/526 May 2026

Caroline • Couple Trip

Always love our overnight stays at Lumley. Love the more quirky rooms in particular. Breakfast is always gorgeous, and well organised. Staff are all lovely, approachable, friendly, cheerful. The only two things I might say is that the Library Bar doesn't have a whole lot of choice for bigger plate meals. Burgers, fish and chips, pie and ravioli. Maybe 2 or 3 other choices? Would benefit someone like me with OA cervical spine, to have a choice of 2 pillow types, firm and the usual hotel soft. I find it very difficult to stay asleep on the very soft, hence being awake a lot of last night, due to very soft pillows causing more pain. Just a choice of 2 would be better, firm, and soft. Other than that, another gorgeous stay. Can't wait to come back.

5.0/525 May 2026

Sarah • Family Trip

We returned after the room had been serviced to find my little girls teddy tucked up in bed with a packet of biscuits. She was thrilled. Lovely thought. Thank you to the room service team!

5.0/525 May 2026

Dennis • Solo Trip

Excellent service and castle looks amazing. Enjoyed my stay here.

5.0/525 May 2026

melanie • Couple Trip

Amazing place to stay and food was some of the best I have ever tasted

5.0/522 May 2026

Maynard • Trip with Friends

Great experience. Staff was wonderful. Meals were very tasty. We will be returning at a later date to spend more time there.

5.0/521 May 2026

Jane • Couple Trip

Room was spotlessly clean (apart from some mould on the shower strip). Comfortable room and plenty of space, nice and quiet. Only gripe is the room was very hot, a small fan was provided in the room but had little effect. Breakfast was very good, the continental was plentiful and the got breakfast was cooked well. Didn't eat in the dining room but the bar staff where we had drinks were all very nice. Lovely building to explore.

5.0/521 May 2026

Allan • Couple Trip

A lovely atmosphere quiet and comfortable

5.0/520 May 2026

vivien • Couple Trip

Great atmosphere throughout. We were upgraded to a featured room. A surprise bathroom behind the wardrobe. Great powerful shower. Love everything. The only thing is missing is a small fridge.

5.0/519 May 2026

Nick • Family Trip

The castle is a fascinating place to stay with great staff and lovely surroundings

5.0/517 May 2026

Maurice • Couple Trip

Fab venue

5.0/517 May 2026

Kevin • Couple Trip

Stunning castle location, as its well over 100 years old wonky floors should be expected. Our ground floor room was right next to some stairs which I thought might have been a problem but apart from the odd guest with diving boots on early on we didn't get disturbed. You get what you pay for and as such the restaurant was a bit pricey but the food was excellent and the staff very pleasant. The grounds are very picturesque with a golf course next door. Well worth a visit.

5.0/516 May 2026

Tracy • Couple Trip

Clean rooms staff so helpful breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice. Lovely calming atmosphere in the bar . Will definitely be going back in the future.

5.0/515 May 2026

Mary • Family Trip

This is an amazing experience. Staying in a castle. Would highly recommend

5.0/515 May 2026

Julie • Couple Trip

Fabulous to stay in a castle, food was outstanding. Will definitely be back

5.0/514 May 2026

Adetunji • Solo Trip

Was a good experience overall. Hopefully will come back again sometime

5.0/513 May 2026

Karen • Couple Trip

Wonderful characterful castle . Great friendly attentive staff . Fantastic meal , great chef

5.0/55 May 2026

Douglass Ross • Couple Trip

cooked breakfast slightly overcooked but the breakfast menu was varied and good. Bedrooms are clean and feel part of the castle

5.0/53 May 2026

STEPHEN • Family Trip

Very friendly and helpful staff, a nice casual not stuffy place to stay with great breakfasts . A feature room is well worth the upgrade.

5.0/52 May 2026

Katie • Trip with Friends

First time staying here, we were there for 2 nights. Reception staff were lovely, really friendly every time we spoke to them and even had a laugh on the phone. Proper nice vibe. Breakfast staff felt a bit abrupt though, like you were being rushed while eating which wasn’t great. The room itself was beautiful, at the top floor. That said, the stairs nearly finished me off and the blast of heat from the radiators… I almost joined the ghosts up there. Speaking of which, the place definitely has a bit of a spooky feel. The courtyard was stunning, really peaceful, and room service was great, super friendly again. Only weird thing was we had to prop the window open with a bottle. Overall, really nice stay with a few quirks… and yeah, a couple of spooky things did happen 👀 also I think the staff got sick of me asking about dessert of the day and being disappointed it was lemon tart!

5.0/52 May 2026

Stephen • Couple Trip

My stay at Lumley Castle Hotel was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel genuinely welcome — attentive, friendly, and always ready to go the extra mile without ever being intrusive. The room itself was beautifully presented, blending historic charm with modern comfort. The bed was incredibly comfortable — the kind that makes it very hard to get up in the morning — and ensured a perfect night’s sleep after a long day. One standout detail was the shower: powerful, hot, and exactly what you want to relax and recharge. It’s a small thing, but it made a big difference. Overall, Lumley Castle delivers a unique and memorable experience. The combination of character, comfort, and outstanding service makes it a place I would happily return to and highly recommend, to the point we have booked to stay longer next year.

Popular Facilities

WiFi

24-hour Front Desk

Elevator

Luggage Storage

Accessible Facilities

Meeting Facilities

Free Parking

Sports & Recreation

Garden

Public Facilities

Library

Elevator/Lift

Parking (Free)

Hotel Services

Laundry Service/Dry Cleaning

Hotel Safe

Luggage Storage

Concierge Services

24-hour Front Desk

Business Facilities

Meeting Rooms

Gift Shops or Newsstand

Ballroom

Accesibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Transportation

Tours/Ticket Assistance

Connectivity

Free WiFi

Location

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Ropery Lane, Chester-le-Street, England, GB

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-anytime

Check-out11:00

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

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Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

About Lumley Castle Hotel

Lumley Castle Hotel Location
Located in Chester-le-Street, Lumley Castle Hotel is a 1-minute drive from Lumley Castle and 6 minutes from Pelaw Grange Greyhound Stadium. This historic hotel is 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from St. James' Park and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Herrington Country Park.

Lumley Castle Hotel Facility and Service
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this hotel include gift shops/newsstands, a picnic area, and a banquet hall.

Lumley Castle Hotel Rooms
Stay in one of 73 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and electric kettles.

Restaurant and Cafe
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Important Information
This property is closed from September 4 2026 to September 6 2026 (dates subject to change).

Room Type and Price

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 - Sat, 29 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children